Debbie Pacheco Paintings

There are always moments to pause, look up and around in every busy place in life.The application of paint suggests the constant motion of life but also we see there is a time to loo...

Taking a moment to notice the people around you can make a difference in your day. It takes your eyes off your circumstances to look and wonder about the stories and lives of those a...

Walking in the city I was struck by the gratitude of being able to go about life. The everyday coming and going that I sometimes take for granted suddenly brought me joy. This painti...

Looking into a restaurant where two friends are at lunch,there is a play of reflections from outside mixing with what is inside. As the friends sit and talk about all that is on the...

There is a comfort being with friends, whether talking or just standing together. These two paused on the street for a moment while the city continued to move on. The painting is sof...

She takes a deep breath and gets ready for her day. The path is clear at the moment but she knows she will run into obstacles. Here is that woman. Always observing and preparing for ...

Walking at night in the city seems to be an extension of the day. The surrounding lights so bright they add an an air of excitement. The artwork is painted in detail then covered i...

There is so much to see in the city. The beauty of the art and the people are everywhere if you look and take the time to notice what's around you. The painting is on wood with hange...

Heading into the crowd we see what lies ahead and where the crowd in front of us has been. It's a memory, a blur for them for us there is time to take notice, see things clearly, not...

She is sitting in a corner cafe and catching up on the day. She is a mystery. Whether we pass someone on the street or see them daily, we see them through the layers they have built ...

People we see in passing sometimes leave us wishing we could slow down and see what's around us a little more clearly. The brushstrokes are blurred and loose to emphasize the passing...

Caught busily hurrying from shopping back to work or home, a woman is caught in a window reflection on a sunny day in the city. The degree in which the painting is out of focus adds ...

This series is an opportunity to slow down and notice the people we pass everyday on the streets. Cities are fast paced and exciting with everyone coming and going but what interesti...

As she walks away from the crowd on her own she seems intent and focused on the task at hand. The painting is soft and blurred to add to the feeling of peace and serene that is felt...

There is a beauty to the posters and graffiti on the streets that are in built up and torn down over time. As this woman walks by unfazed by her surroundings, she seems to become par...

The paint inspires the movement that represents the city. The woman portrays a strength as she walks out front to lead the way. The painting has 1.5" finished sides and is ready to h...

As these friends walk down the streets of New York they briefly pass a wall covered with decaying posters and graffiti. It is actually quite beautiful. It ...

As she takes a moment to check her phone it seems to give her peace. Time stands still for her as she collects her thoughts but the city continues to move around her. The painting is...

She is walking by a building distorted in a reflection. She becomes distorted as she passes causing her to blend in temporarily. The paint on the canvas captures the reality of the d...

In the light of day, she is passing by on her way to who knows where. The brevity of the moment leaves the details unclear. The painting is in oil on canvas with 1.5" finished sides ...

Busy New York streets filled with people. Energetic and exciting as they pass each other or pause in their own thoughts before crossing a street or continuing on their journey. The p...

Sidewalk cafes are common in the city. In spite of space being at a premium there is a way to enjoy the outdoors and engage in conversation. For one lost...

The painting is very textural. It is painted in oil with glazes and linen. This technique is to add the veil in which we see people and their stories. This woman is engrossed in some...

Loving cities and architecture, I found this detail of a woman sitting atop a building in New York. The work is painted in oil with paper and glazes to add to the feeling of movemen...